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  • '''Canola Oil''' is a type of [[vegetable oil]] derived from a variety of [[rapeseed]], a flowering plant in the family [ ...anadian oil, low acid" to avoid the negative connotations of rapeseed. The oil was developed through traditional plant breeding from [[rapeseed]] at the [
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  • == Ways to increase omega 3 fatty acids in eggs == ...t many people eat only limited amounts of these foods. Eggs fortified with omega-3 fatty acids offer an alternative method to increase the amount of these f
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  • ...egetable oils. Unlike [[omega-3 fatty acids]] and [[omega-6 fatty acids]], omega-9 fatty acids are not considered essential fatty acids because they can be ...esterol) and decrease [[LDL cholesterol]] (bad cholesterol). Additionally, omega-9 fatty acids can help improve insulin sensitivity and thereby reduce the r
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  • ..."essential" because the body cannot make them and must get them from food. Omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, and normal growth and == Sources of Omega-6 ==
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  • There are two main types of polyunsaturated fats: omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. Both types offer health benefits. === Omega-3 fatty acids ===
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  • Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of [[poly-unsaturated fatty acids]]. ...s, such as fish and [[flaxseed]], and in dietary supplements, such as fish oil.
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  • ...oil|peanut oil]], [[Safflower oil|safflower oil]], and [[Sesame oil|sesame oil]]. They are also present in avocados, peanuts, and certain tree nuts such a * [[Omega-3 fatty acid]]
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  • ...to two families: [[Omega-3 fatty acids|omega-3]] and [[Omega-6 fatty acids|omega-6]] fatty acids. These fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as ...d]] (LA), an omega-6 fatty acid. The human body can convert ALA into other omega-3 fatty acids, such as [[eicosapentaenoic acid]] (EPA) and [[docosahexaenoi
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  • | name = Omega-3 Fatty Acids | image = File:Omega-3 fatty acid structure.svg
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  • ...|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref> Omega-3s are most commonly found in [[fish oil]], but can also be sourced from certain plant and nut oils. ...food.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=Sources and bioavailability of omega-3 fatty acids|journal=Nutrition Reviews|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pm
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  • ...for consumption and use in food products compared to traditional rapeseed oil. ...al left after oil extraction. The name "canola" was derived from "Canadian oil, low acid" to highlight its reduced erucic acid content.
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  • Omega-3 fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids that have diverse f The omega-3 fatty acids are generally safe and well tolerated and have not been impli
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  • ...found in [[crude canola oil]], which is extracted from the seeds of the [[canola]] plant, a member of the [[Brassica]] family. Canolol is known for its anti ...ongside its low [[saturated fat]] content and balance of [[omega-3]] and [[omega-6 fatty acids]].
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  • '''Alpha-Linolenic acid''' (ALA) is an [[omega-3 fatty acid]] that is essential to human health. It is a type of [[polyuns ..."oleum," meaning oil. This is because ALA was first identified in flaxseed oil.
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  • ...[canola oil]], and [[linseed oil]], which are sources of [[omega-3]] and [[omega-6]] fatty acids. These fatty acids are essential for maintaining heart heal * Olive Oil Margarine - A variant that includes olive oil for a different flavor profile and additional health benefits.
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  • | name = Vegetable Oil | image = File:Cooking oil.jpg
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  • {{Infobox oil | name = Sunflower Oil
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  • '''Alpha-linolenic acid''' ('''ALA''') is an [[omega-3 fatty acid]] that is essential to human health. It is a type of [[polyuns ...eds]], and [[walnuts]]. Some types of oils, such as canola oil and soybean oil, also contain significant amounts of ALA.
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  • ...the production of biodiesel fuel. Rapeseed is also known by its synonym, ''canola'', which was coined in the 1970s to differentiate the less bitter and more ...d fats, making it a healthy source of dietary fat. The oil is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which have been shown to have a range of he
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  • ...ant-based oils, including [[sunflower oil]], [[canola oil]], and [[linseed oil]], which are known for their beneficial [[fatty acids]]. ...th, leading to the development of products enriched with [[Omega-3]] and [[Omega-6]] fatty acids. The brand has undergone several changes in ownership and p
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